When legendary record producer Phil Spector was arrested Feb. 3, 2003, for allegedly shooting a woman to death at his suburban mansion in Alhambra, Calif., it set off years of legal wrangling and two trials that ultimately led to a second-degree murder conviction. The story is being told in an HBO movie, "Phil Spector," starring Al Pacino. Lori Shepler, Los Angeles Times, via AP

Spector was convicted of killing actress Lana Clarkson. She had primarily appeared in guest spots on television shows and as an extra in movies. AP

Spector was taken into custody at his castle-like estate after the shooting took place. Ric Francis, AP

Over the course of the two trials, Spector's appearance was as noteworthy as some of the testimony. He appeared in court wearing an assortment of sometimes bizarre wigs. This is how he looked during his appearance for a hearing in September 2005. Nick Ut, AP

Though the movie's filmmakers play fast and loose with some of the facts in their movie, Al Pacino boldly goes where only Phil Spector had gone in the world of hair. Phil Caruso, HBO

It might have been a good idea to start considering an insanity defense when Spector appeared in court wearing this fright wig May 23, 2005. Damian Dovarganes, AP

Spector's blond look during opening statements at his second trial is relatively demure. Pool photo by Gabriel Bouys

According to HBO, Pacino's hair stylist Cydney Cornell and wigmaker Renate Leuschner created the many different wigs and hairstyles featured in the film. Phil Caruso, HBO

This police booking photo shows Spector after he was convicted of second-degree murder April 13, 2009. Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department via AP

This explains the wigs. Maybe. Spector's prison mug shot was released June 5, 2009. Spector is serving a 19-year sentence for second-degree murder in Kern County, Calif. Calif. Dept. of Corrections and Rehabilitation via AP

Phil Spector was famous for his "wall of sound" style of music production that resulted in scores of hits for a wide variety of artists in the sixties and seventies. Ronnie Spector, of the vocal trio The Ronettes, works with Spector in Los Angeles in 1963. Although she used his last name professionally earlier in her career the two were actually married from 1968 to 1974. Ray Avery, Getty Images